Darien Library remains closed to protect the health and safety of the community and its staff in this difficult time. Library staff are working from home to bring as many of their services online as possible. Some of these services are up and running already; others will be introduced over the next weeks. Alan Kirk Gray, Director of Darien Library, writes that the Library will reopen the building when it is safe to do so, following the guidance provided by local and state officials.
Darien residents may sign up online at darienlibrary.org for a Library card to gain access to an extensive collection of digital books, movies, magazines, music, research databases, and homework help for kids learning at home. The Library has temporarily raised the fine limit which prevented residents with a certain amount of fines from accessing the digital collection, so all residents with Library cards may borrow digital materials. Library cards that are due to expire soon have had their expiration date pushed back to June and will not expire while the Library is closed.
On-Going Services
The Library will continue to inform and delight email subscribers through its newsletters. Note to Shelf delivers book reviews and recommended lists on Mondays. The Children’s Library Bulletin provides activities and resources to keep children and teens busy and happy. This Week at Darien Library provides information about online Library activities as well as resources to entertain or enlighten. The Library will also continue to engage through social media, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Subscribe to Darien Library’s email newsletters on their website.
The popular tax preparation and assistance program has migrated online, and can be accessed at https://www.darienlibrary.org/tax-help.
In April, the Library will reopen its Book Matchmaker as a virtual service to help you find your next favorite book.